#Tummo Practice

[the-path-inside]

Tummo (Inner Heat)

Image generated by the-path-inside using Stable Diffusion. View my other creations here. “Air is the element most needed by fire. This is why you need open spaces, the wind, and to fly. Because you have fire in you. This is why you look into the sky, why you make wishes, why you tread lightly. You, too, are the air, because inside you there is fire. Why do you think we breathe? Because we are kindling our fires.” - C. JoyBell C.

#My AI Art #My Creations #Tummo #Tummo Meditation #Inner Heat #Inner Fire #Inner Heat Meditation #Wim Hof #Wim Hof Method #Tummo Practice #Pranayama #Heating Breath #C JoyBell C #C. JoyBell C. #Quotes #Fire

[crazycatsiren]

Chakras - What they really are

(I managed to salvage this post written by @rue-cimon from an old deactivated account. I copied it down here because this was too good a post to lose.)

Chakra literally means "wheel" or "circle" in Sanskrit. The concept of chakras originates from Hinduism in ancient India. These are focal points used in a variety of ancient meditation or yoga practices. These practices are collectively called "tantra".

Although the concept is frequently found in early traditions of Hinduism and are often mentioned in the Vedas, beliefs around chakras differ between various Indian religions. Buddhist texts consistently mention 5 chakras, whereas Hindu texts and sources speak of 6 or 7 chakras.

Early Sanskrit texts speak of them both as meditative visualizations combining flowers and mantras and as physical entities in the body. Within kundalini yoga, various breath exercises, visualizations, mudras, kriyas, and mantras are focused on manipulating the flow of subtle energy through chakras.

Chakras are also present in Ayurvedic traditions.

The belief behind chakras is that human life simultaneously exists in two parallel dimensions, one is the physical body and the other is psychological, emotional, mind, non physical (the subtle body).

The aforementioned subtle body is energy, while the physical body is mass. The psyche or mind plane corresponds to and interacts with the body plane, and the belief holds that the body and the mind mutually affect each other. The subtle body consists of energy channels connected by nodes of psychic energy called chakras.

The chakras - in Hindu and Buddhist texts - are said to be arranged in a column along the spinal cord, from its base to the top of the head, connected by vertical channels. Tantric traditions strive to awaken, master, and energize these chakras through yoga and often with the help of a teacher.

The esoteric traditions in Buddhism generally teach four chakras. In some early Buddhist sources, these chakras are termed as manipura (navel), anahata (heart), vishuddha (throat), and ushnisha kamala (crown). However, a system of five chakras is common among classes of tantra in Tibetan Buddhism. These five chakras are basal, abdominal, heart, throat, and crown, and each chakra corresponds with an element, a Buddha, and a bija mantra.

The more common and most studied chakra system incorporates six major chakras along with a seventh center generally not regarded as a chakra.

The chakras are traditionally considered meditation aids. The yogi starts from lower chakras and progresses to the highest chakra located in the crown of the head, in the journey of spiritual ascent.

In the Hindu kundalini and Buddhist candali traditions, the chakras are pierced by a dormant energy residing near or in the lowest chakra. in Hindu texts she is known as Kundalini, while in Buddhist texts she is called Candali or Tummo.

Some terms and definitions:

Tantra: Esoteric traditions in Hinduism and Buddhism that developed in India mainly during the middle of the 1st millennium CE. The term tantra, in the Indian traditions, also means text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique, or practice. A key feature of these traditions is the use of mantras.

Kundalini yoga: A type of yoga focused on channeling energy through the chakras.

Mudra: A symbolic or ritual gesture or pose in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Mudras have meaning in many forms of Indian dance and yoga. In hatha yoga, mudras are used in conjunction with pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), generally while in a seated posture, to stimulate different parts of the body involved with breathing and to affect the flow of prana and is associated with consciousness in the body. Mudras are also used in tantric practices.

Kriya: Practice within a yoga discipline meant to achieve a specific result. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali defines three types of kriya, namely asceticism, study, and devotion. Such yoga is called kriya yoga. Kriya is a Sanskrit word that literally means "to do" or "to work".

Mantra: A sacred utterance, a sound, a syllable, word, or phonemes, or group of words in Sanskrit, Pali, and other languages. They hold spiritual and religious significance. At its simplest, the word "om" serves as a mantra. It is believed to be the first sound which was originated on earth. It creates a reverberation in the body which helps the body and mind to be calm. In more sophisticated forms, mantras are melodic phrases with spiritual interpretations such as a human longing for truth, reality, light, immortality, peace, love, knowledge, and action. Not all mantras have literal meanings but rather are simply uplifting.

Ayurveda: An alternative medicine system with historical roots in ancient India.

#chakras #hinduism #buddhism #witches of color #asian religions #eastern spirituality #ancient india #asian witches #buddhist witches

[koerperlich]

Yogis practicing Tummo (detail of a mural) Namgyal Monastery (”Dalai Lama’s Temple”), Dharamsala, India Photography: Thomas Laird, 2015

#yoga #tummo #tibet #buddhism

[mahayanapilgrim]

If you practice the dharma, you must do it with full dedication and honesty-otherwise, you may say,

"Everything is an illusion," and then spend your day riding horses, drinking beer, and enjoying entertainments. Come evening, you dawn your cotton shawl (to show that you are practising tummo), practice breathing like the noisy emptying and filling of a bellow, then play your bell and drum.

You won't become enlightened by acting like this.

Can we get enlightened like that? Never!

If those with the eye of wisdom were to witness such behavior, they would be shocked and consider us completely crazy.

- Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

#Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche #buddha #buddhist #buddhism #dharma #sangha #mahayana #zen #milarepa #tibetan buddhism #thich nhat hanh #Padmasambhava #Guru Rinpoche #amitaba buddha #enlightenment spiritualawakening reincarnation tibetan siddhi yoga naga buddha #four noble truths #manjushri #rainbow body #bodhisattva #buddha samantabhadra #vajrasattva #vajrapani #vipassana #vajrayana

[sophieinwonderland]

I really appreciate that this blog is upfront about whether it can be trusted!

In this day and age, it can be really difficult to tell fact from fiction online, so I like very much that this blog lets you know right off the bat that it's going to be spreading sycourse-related misinformation. You don't need to ask if this a trustworthy source or not because it tells you right in the title that it's not.

This way they can make all the silly and ridiculous claims they want without anyone actually making the mistake of believing anything they say.

For instance, the above post saying that science and religion aren't connected.

As most know, religious practices have regularly been the subject of scientific inquiry. Especially psychology, sociology, anthropology and neurology. There is a ton science can learn from religion.

One study showed that areas of the brain associated with emotional and motor control are less active when evangelicals are speaking in tongues.

Others have shown that a Tibetan Buddhist monk's meditations can increase a person's body temperature.

When looking into plurality, religious practices are incredibly relevant, such as this study of evangelicals who learn to speak to God in their head.

The core hypothesis is that this ability is tied to absorption, a trait that is in turn heavily tied to dissociation. It also presents the ability of Christians to learn this as a skill that can be cultivated. It, any many ways, mirrors the techniques used by tulpamancers to create headmates.

Another example of a study related to plurality and religion would be this one, exploring if the DSM can differentiate between DID and nonpathological spirit possession.

Science is the study of the natural world. And humans, and religion by extension, are a part of that natural world.

Science may not be able to prove whether the beliefs of many religions are true, but that doesn't mean that religion is just in this separate category as something that shouldn't or cannot be studied.

Religion permeates through every facet of human society. It's our culture, our history, our psychology. It makes us and the world around us.

To ignore the scientific study of religion because it makes some people uncomfortable would be grossly irresponsible.

So I'm glad, again, that this blog lets everyone know that everything on it is misinformation. That way nobody gets confused and accidentally takes it seriously as credible source for anything.

#syscourse #religion #plurality #plural #spirituality #science #psychology #anthropology #sociology #system #systems #possession #multiplicity #endogenic #pro endo #pro endogenic #system stuff #plural stuff #plural system #endogenic system

[blrowanducks-blog]

THE PRINCIPLES OF SPACE AND OF MOVEMENT OF PSYCHIC ENERGY

(Part I)

According to ancient Indian tradition the universe reveals itself in two fundamental properties: as motion (energy) and that in which motion takes place, namely (space). This space is called ākāśa, आकाश in Sanscrit and is that through which things step into visible appearance after energy is consolidated into mass and through which energy develops corporeality. Akāśa corresponds to the three-dimensional space of our sense-perception, and in this capacity it is called mahākāśa. The nature of ākāśa, however, does not exhaust itself in this three-dimensionality; it comprises all possibilities of movement, not only the physical, but also the spiritual ones; which live in infinite dimensions.

On the plane of spiritual activity akāśa is called the 'space of consciousness', or the dimension of consciousness 'cittākāśa', while on the highest stage of spiritual experience, on which the duality of subject and object is eliminated, it is called 'cidākāśa'. Akasa is derived from the root kas, 'to ràdiate, to shine', and has therefore also the meaning of the subtle element 'ether', which was conceived as the medium through which radiance took place. The principle of movement, however, is prana (Tib.: sugs), the breath of life, the all-powerful, all-pervading rhythm of the universe, in which (World-Creations and World-Destructions follow each other like inhalation and exhalation in the human body) and in which the course of Galaxies, Suns and Planets plays a similar role as the circulation of the blood and the currents of the human mind, from that highest consciousness, the psychic energy that naturally resides in the human organism flows with all the forces of the universe, including the depths of the unconscious, are modifications. - PRANA -

The word prana can therefore not be equated with the physical breath, though breathing (prana in the narrower sense) is one of the many functions in which this universal and primordial force manifests itself.

In the highest sense, ākāśa and präna cannot be separated, because they condition each other like 'above' and 'below, or 'right' and 'left', the initial duality, so to speak, but it is possible to observe the preponderance of the one or the other principle in the realm of practical experience.

All that is formed and all that has taken spatial appearance by possessing extension, reveals the nature of ākāśa. Therefore the four great elements (mahabhuta) or states of aggregation, physical and psychic, archetypally have been divided into four, namely the solid ('earth'), the liquid ('water'), the incandescent or heating ('fire'), and the gaseous, transparent ('air'). They are conceived as modifications of ākāśa, the "space-ether" nonduality.

All dynamic qualities, all that causes movement, change or transformation, reveal the nature of prana. All bodily or psychic processes, all physical or spiritual forces, from the functions of breathing, of the circulation of blood and of the nervous system, to those of consciousness, of mental activities and all higher spiritual functions are modifications of prāna.

In its elemental form ākāśa presents itself as matter; in its subtlest forms it merges imperceptibly into the realm of dynamic creative forces that constitute mind. The state of aggregation, for instance, which we call 'fire' or the state of incandescence, is both material as well as energetic. Prana, on the other hand can appear in such bodily functions as breathing, digestion, etc., and is the cause of physical and psychic heat (Tummo).

If this were not so, the interaction of body and mind, of spiritual and material forces, of matter and consciousness, sense-organs and sense-objects, and so on, would be impossible. It is precisely this interaction of which the Yogin (irrespective whether he is Buddhist or Hindu) makes use, and upon which the technique of meditation is built. If the Indian saying is true that the body is the instrument provided for the fulfilment of the right law of our nature, then any final recoil from the physical life must be a turning away from the completeness of divine Wisdom and a renunciation of its aim in earthly manifestation. There can be, therefore, no integral Yoga which ignores the body or makes its annulment or its rejection indispensable to a perfect spirituality.

It is the centres of psycho-cosmic force in the human body and their respective organs and correspondances to the modifications of ākāśa, to the four primary elements and the flow of energy through them (or are dammed up in them) that we will discuss in this series.

In Hinduism, the goddess Shakti, is said to be activated through yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices. As the kundalini energy rises up through the chakras, or energy centers, it is believed to bring about a range of physical, emotional, and spiritual transformations, ultimately leading to enlightenment or spiritual liberation.

The kundalini system in Buddhism is somewhat different, and is associated with the subtle body, or energy body, rather than with a specific deity. In Buddhism, the kundalini energy is often referred to as the "subtle wind" or "subtle breath," and is said to be activated through practices such as meditation, visualization, and pranayama (breathing exercises). As the kundalini energy rises up through the subtle channels (nadis) of the body, it is believed to bring about a range of transformative experiences, including heightened states of awareness, increased sensitivity, and spiritual awakening.

#vajrayana

[lazyyogi]

Dear LG, hope you are well ❤️ I am interested to get your take on breath work. In Australia, there are more and more Yogis becoming qualified breathwork practitioners! I went to a breathwork workshop (rebirthing one) and after the first 15 minutes, attendees were in tears, reaching through their layers and most said it was incredible. I was too in my head on what was going on around me, but started to become a little overwhelmed at one point and feeling a build up of something. I also went to one a few years ago, that was more focused around tantra- little did a I realise the apparent height of the session that I went to was to get centralised energy build up in particular places. Lol. Again I was in my head, but the room sounded like wild animals orgasming! Thoughts? Have you done a focused workshop like this (outside of your usual breathwork in other practice?) Do you believe a practice of this can really help people to get back to themselves and work through ‘stuff’?

Well first off, anything calling itself "tantra" and focusing on orgasms is absolute nonsense. That is not tantra. It's like saying doing a few pushups qualifies as astronaut training. Sure, some pushups may be involved in a small way at some point, but doing pushups and calling it astronaut training really falls astronomically short (pun intended) of what becoming an astronaut entails. At best, such "tantric" workshops may be therapeutic sexuality.

Ok! Rant over.

As to your question about breathwork, my own experience is that it is incredibly powerful. One of my favorite techniques consists of deep hyperventilating breaths followed by a full exhale, a half inhale, and then retention of breath. When I do this, my entire body relaxes such that it feels as though I am floating underwater in a hot tub.

There are so many different techniques and I wouldn't be surprised if there were research out there showing how these techniques can alter our physiology. I'm a big fan of Wim Hof and the breathwork/cold exposure that he teaches. There is also the Tibetan monk practices of Tummo to consider, in which they literally sit in the snow and melt it with their body heat generated with this practice.

Just one scientific aspect of breathing techniques that I can speak to is the contribution of Nitric Oxide (abbreviated NO). One function of our sinuses is that they produce nitric oxide, which we then inhale into our lungs when we breathe in. Nitric oxide is a vasodilator and a bronchodilator. What this means is that when we inhale the natural nitric oxide from our sinuses, it opens up our lungs' smaller airways and also increases blood flow. The overall effect is that it improves oxygenation of your blood and benefits your circulation.

What's more, certain techniques like alternate nostril breathing or even humming (AUMMMMMMMM!!) dramatically increases the amount of nitric oxide released from your sinuses.

Here is a nifty YouTube video about it.

Cool stuff, right?

I am not super educated on this subject beyond this, nor do I practice it in depth. It is something I have integrated into my own spiritual practice and will likely explore more as time and inspiration permits. If you or anyone discovers any particularly impressive resources, feel free to reach out and share! :D

LY

#pranayama #yoga #breathe #breath #breath work

[zerogate]

Yoga comes from the root Yuj, to yoke, or join together, and its practices unite individual consciousness with the source of consciousness beyond all concepts of “I” or “mine.” The joyful awareness arising from the practice of Tantric yogas is never an end in itself, but a means for expanding deeper into the vast, open, nondual nature of anatta, or egolessness.

Before leaving Kathmandu, Hamid and I had gone to see Chatral Rinpoche in Pharping, at the cave where Padmasambhava had attained liberation together with his consort Sakyadevi. The daughter of a Nepalese queen who died in childbirth, Sakyadevi was reputedly raised from infanthood by monkeys in the forests surrounding an ancient temple dedicated to the great goddess Vajrayogini. Padmasambhava first saw her perched on the branch of a tree and dressed in nothing more than leaves; he immediately recognized her as an ideal spiritual companion.

The narratives of Padmasambhava describe his numerous liaisons as parables of the Tantric path, in which desire is transmuted into radiant compassion and expanding levels of spiritual awareness. In Tibet, when ministers threatened to cast Padmasambhava into the Tsangpo for his disregard for conventional morality, he retreated to an ice-bound cave with Yeshe Tsogyal, the Tibetan emperor’s youngest queen. Practicing under his guidance, she attained enlightenment through tummo, the yoga of mystic heat.

According to Tantric precepts, practices such as tummo dissolve the illusion of an isolated, independent self. When practiced in union or through visualization, desire itself transforms into luminous rapture, and becomes an offering of joy, beyond conceptions of self and other. Tertons, the male and female treasure revealers, often developed their intuitive powers to their highest capacity through consorts who served as channels or intermediaries between the adept and the full expanse of reality. In accord with Tantric vows, they almost invariably kept their consorts’ identities secret or referred to them only obliquely. Yet as Padmasambhava declared in one of the neyigs, no one following the code of a monk would ever be able to open the doors to Pemako’s innermost realms: they remained the province of the noncelibate yogi-terton.

As his consort, Yeshe Tsogyal declared “Let male aid female, female aid male; let each penetrate the other as in weaving... merge emptiness with bliss... and allow the vital essences to pervade your being... Realize the fruit of passion, the Great Bliss (Mahasukha) ... and let doubts and confusion disappear!”

When I had first approached lamas for instruction in these secret yogas, they told me they could be dangerous. They’re similiar to a snake in a hollow piece of bamboo, I was told: one can fall to the lowest hells or travel upward to the highest Buddha Realms. In other words, the bliss may either inflate the ego and result in spiritual complacency or dissolve all sense of separation and lead deeper into the mystery of sunyata, or emptiness. (“Translating sunyata as Emptiness,” wrote Octavio Paz, “is something worse than a misuse of language; it is a spiritual infidelity.”)

As desire without compassion sabotages the subtle unfolding of higher states of awareness, the yogas of union are often regarded as the most deceptive of all Tantric practices. If practiced correctly, however, and the woman’s energies penetrate the male’s, neural energies flow through a fractal network of synaptic pathways called tsa (nadis), dissolving subtle physiological, psychological, and energetic impediments and uniting at the heart center, the nexus of the body’s estimated seventy-five trillion cells. In the illuminated heart, illusions of separateness vanish and, what Buddha called avidya, or not really seeing, transforms into a radiant realization of the dynamic interconnectedness that unifies all life.

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With or without a consort, practitioners of the inner Tantric yogas arouse the dormant energy in the lower chakras and cause it to rise like a flame through the body’s central meridian, “melting” the luminous secretions (tigle) in the brain which, in turn, stream down like nectar (dudtsi) and give rise to increasingly subtle states of consciousness and, ultimately, to the realization of the nondual expanse of emptiness and luminosity, the Clear Light, held to be the mind’s innermost essence.

In the 1980s, in order to delve more deeply into these arcane practices, I studied in South India with a Tantric master who placed me on a diet of cinnabar and gold dust. My assigned consort, Uma Devi, had been raised in a temple since the age of six. In the weeks before initiation, she lived on crushed rose petals and powdered pearls that had been dried under the rays of the moon. In later retreats, I used preparations from the Chandramaharoshana Tantra that transform seminal essences into a bioluminescence that lifts the mind from habitual perceptions of time and space.

Hamid had eaten the same alchemical preparations of purified mercury and gold with a girl of exceptional beauty from India’s northeastern frontier named Minring. Minring had come to Nepal to work as a pilot for one of the kingdom’s airline companies. Despite her training at a Texas school of aviation, Minring was deeply connected to her tribal roots in Nagaland. Soon after she’d returned from America, fellow villagers had killed her uncle as he devoured a goat on a night when he had allegedly transformed into a tiger. It’s still commonly held in India’s northeast frontier that certain human beings have a propensity for turning—literally—into wild animals. According to Minring, her aunt and nephews had locked her uncle in his room at night on full moons, but in the mornings the inside of his bedroom door would be gouged with claw marks.

Minring’s remarkable stories—along with the fact that her maternal grandfather had the largest collection of human heads in their ancestral village—had impressed Hamid sufficiently that he relented to her requests for a formal consecretion of their union. Bhakha Tulku performed the rite, giving them five-feathered arrows of long life to hold in their hands and seating them on the moulting skin of a Himalayan brown bear that he had brought back to Kathmandu from Powo. After performing the ritual, Bhakha Tulku had his doubts. “Lopa girls are too wild,” he told me after the ceremony, “they rarely stay with one man.”

-- Ian Baker, The Heart of the World

#quo

[criaturassolaress]

Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo

Lukhang Temple mural depicting sky gazing visionary practice

In Dzogchen, tögal (Tibetan: ཐོད་རྒལ་, Wylie: thod rgal) literally means "crossing the peak." It is sometimes translated as 'leapover,' 'direct crossing,' or 'direct transcendence.' Tögal is also called "the practice of vision," or "the practice of the Clear Light"

This panel from the middle section of the Lukhang's northern wall illustrates a variety of yogic techniques used to develop the system of nadis, or energy channels, within the human body. Once vital energy flows unimpeded through this subtle anatomy, the mind is released from its bondage to the cells. Clear and lucid, the mind experiences spontaneous visions such as luminous grids and webs of rainbow light, as depicted towards the bottom of the image.

#input

[aikoiya]

LoZ - The Mind's Eye

The Mind's Eye or Kokoro no Me (心の目) are traditionally taught by masters of the art.

Opening the Mind's Eye allows one to be able to freely see past illusions & to the truth hidden beneath. And, when used by a Sheikah, also allows them to see spirits. A select few are even gifted with the ability to see visions of either the past or future.

It takes years of hardwork, dedication, & ascetic meditation to achieve it & is considered the birthright of the Sheikah, having originally been taught by their creator deity, whose name has since been lost to time. In this way, training the Mind's Eye is considered a Kufū (功夫, any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, & time to complete; any skill obtained through hard work or practice) or Shugyō (修行, a practice of refining your character while acquiring knowledge in something like a martial art or religion).

Those who manage to open the Mind's Eye develop ruby red eyes, which is not something that comes naturally & is rather an outward sign of mastery.

For instance, the few Sheikah who are born with blue eyes will slowly develop purple eyes as they train before they fully turn red with mastery.

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The specific way that the Mind's Eye is trained is via a type of asetic training that combines the IRL concepts of Kiko, Tummo, Aiki-Jūjutsu, yoga, activating the Chakrahs, & just overall spiritual growth & maturation.

This is done to unlock the Chakrahs & train the Sheikah in the use of Animana, or as the Sheikah call it, Sheimaryoku (精魔力, Spirit Magic Power) or Kami no Maryoku (神の魔力, The Gods' Magic Power), which is the Hyrulian equivalent to Qi or Chi, which is the energy that flows through the Chakrahs. This makes Animana the equivalent to a mix of spirit & life magic.

Kiko is essentially Qigong which itself is similar to Hamon from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. It involves "exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, & spirit, with the goal of improving & maintaining health & well-being." This is done through controlled breathing.

Tummo is the "inner fire meditation technique," which allows the user to control their own body temperature.

And here, Aiki-Jūjutsu is a blend of the styles of the passive, avoidant & indirect, more spiritual, harmony, & healing focused Aikidō & the more harder hitting & aggressive style of Jūjutsu. In other words, promoting a balance. It also utilizes Aikidō Atemi, which revolves around pressure point strikes to disable when utilizing the Aikidō influence.

While all the Chakrahs are important, a Sheikah doesn't necessarily need to open them all to activate the Mind's Eye. However, they do need to open the Muladhara, Svadishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, & Ajna to master it. Vishuddha & Ajna both being the most essential of them. The reason being that Vishuddha is the Sound Chakrah that deals in truth, but is blocked by the lies we tell ourself & Ajna is the Light Animana which deals with insight & is blocked by illusions. Both these Animana are what allows the Sheikah to be able to see passed illusions & see spirits.

You may be wondering why the Sheikah can't just open those 2 & forget about the rest, but that just isn't how things work. Doing so can severely damage one's spirit.

There's also the fact that opening the first 5 acclimates the Sheikah to the influx of Animana so that they can deal with Vishuddha & Ajna without their spirits being damaged. They also grant the Sheikah levels of awareness to the spiritual world. Vishudda only grants hearing, while Ajna grants sight. The others grant a sort of sense for the spiritual.

Anyway, the reason why the Sheikah have begun to lose their warrior identity recently is due to losing their spiritual center. As the Sheikah, just as a people, were created with a deep connection to the spiritual world. So, by losing that core aspect of themselves, they essentially lose themselves as well.

Even the asetic training that Moz Koshia & the other monks from BotW's shrines went through has lost quite a lot of the old Sheikah traditions by being more heavily influenced by Zonai/Hylian theology & religious practices.

Either way, activating the Mind's Eye also involves learning to manipulate animancy or spirit magic. Which, you are able to access more of with each Chakrah you open.

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The Keaton are considered to be guardian spirits of the Sheikah & those who had mastered the Mind's Eye are known to seek guidance from them when necessary. Though, it is tradition to gift them with Keatonzushi as an offering to show humility. Though, one shouldn't be surprised if the fox spirit in question plays small, harmless pranks on them every once in a while.

It is said that if the Sheikah should ever loose sight of their mission, the protection of Hylians (not just the Royal Family), that a Keaton will appear before a young & promising Sheikah warrior to teach them how to open their Mind's Eye.

LoZ Cultural Masterlist 2

#loz #legend of zelda #sheikah #sheikah culture #keaton #mind's eye

[chrysalis-saint]

Being able to induce altered states of consciousness via Tummo and other psychic-development practices is one of the best things you can aspire to do. Producing spirit-vision in yourself like this is, I feel, a huge step-up in not just ability but experience.

Do Inner Fire or something similar. Get more psychic. See spirits. Profit.

#traditional witchcraft #witchcraft #animism #magick #sorcery #folk magic #spells #astral projection #spirit work #occult #tantra #tummo #inner fire #yogic #tattwa shuddhi

[breathtechnologies]

Breathwork vs Meditation: Which Suits You Best?

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress, only to take a deep breath and instantly feel a wave of calm wash over you? That’s the power of breath! But did you know there are entire practices built around harnessing the breath’s potential for well-being? Enter breathwork and meditation, two powerful techniques that can significantly impact your mental and physical health. While they share a lot of common ground, their approaches and benefits differ. Let’s delve into the world of mindful breathing and explore which practice might be the perfect fit for you.

Breathwork: The Active Art of Directed Breathing

Breathwork involves intentionally changing your breathing patterns to achieve specific physical and emotional states. Unlike our usual, shallow breathing, breathwork techniques emphasize deeper inhales and exhales, often with specific counts or rhythms. This conscious manipulation of breath can activate the body’s relaxation response, reduce stress hormones, and even boost energy levels.

The significance of managing stress is underscored by the World Health Organization, which highlights it as a major contributor to various non-communicable diseases. A detailed 2014 survey conducted with Harvard and published in a National Institutes of Health (NIH), covering over 115 million adults, found that a significant majority — 72% and 60%, respectively — report frequently experiencing financial and occupational stress.

In response to stress, experts recommend practices ranging from slow-paced to fast-paced breathwork. These techniques are designed to cater to various needs. For instance, box breathing involves inhaling for a count of four, holding for four, exhaling for four, and holding again for four. This simple method promotes relaxation and focus. On the other hand, more advanced techniques like holotropic breathwork can be quite intense, aiming for emotional release and heightened awareness.

Another prime example of breathwork is Tummo breathing due to its intricate techniques and profound effects on the mind and body. Tummo, also known as “inner fire”, involves controlled breathing exercises aimed at generating inner warmth and energy. Practitioners engage in specific breathing patterns to awaken the body’s latent heat and stimulate physiological processes.

One of the remarkable aspects of Tummo breathing is its ability to induce profound states of relaxation and concentration, while simultaneously increasing body temperature through conscious breath control. This practice highlights the power of breathwork in harnessing the body’s inherent capacities for healing and self-regulation. 

Benefits of Breathwork:

A few benefits of breathwork include but are not limited to:

Reduced stress and anxiety: Another NIH study says that by activating the relaxation response, breathwork helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone) levels, leading to a calmer state of mind.

Improved emotional regulation: Breathwork can help us process and release pent-up emotions, fostering greater emotional resilience, according to the same study.

Increased energy levels: Deeper, more efficient breathing patterns can improve oxygen intake and circulation, leading to a boost in energy.

Enhanced focus and concentration: Breathwork techniques can help quiet the mind and improve our ability to concentrate.

Meditation: Cultivating Stillness and Awareness

Meditation is the practice of focusing our attention and achieving a state of heightened awareness. Unlike breathwork’s active approach, meditation is more passive. The goal is to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment, allowing them to come and go naturally. This practice can cultivate inner peace, improve self-awareness, and increase focus.

There are many different meditation techniques, each with its own approach. Mindfulness meditation, for instance, involves focusing your attention on the present moment, often by anchoring it on the breath or bodily sensations. Mantra meditation involves silently repeating a word or phrase to quiet the mind. Guided meditations use the voice of a guide to lead you through a visualization or a specific theme.

Benefits of Meditation:

These are some advantages of meditation:

Reduced stress and anxiety: According to a study, regular meditation practice can significantly lower stress levels and improve emotional well-being.

Enhanced self-awareness: Through meditation, we gain a deeper understanding of our thoughts, emotions, and reactions.

Improved focus and concentration: The same study says that meditation trains the mind to be less reactive and more focused on the present moment.

Increased compassion and empathy: By observing our own thoughts and feelings, we develop a greater capacity for understanding and compassion towards others.

Breathwork vs. Meditation: Finding Your Perfect Fit

While both breathwork and meditation offer a wealth of benefits, they cater to slightly different needs. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which practice might be a better fit for you:

The Synergy of Breathwork and Meditation

The beauty lies in the fact that breathwork and meditation are not mutually exclusive. In fact, combining them can be incredibly powerful. Breathwork practices can be a fantastic preparation for meditation, helping to calm the mind and body before entering a more focused state. Similarly, the mental clarity gained from meditation can enhance your focus during breathwork exercises.

Contrasting Approaches of Breathwork and Meditation

While breathwork and meditation share common ground, they diverge in their approaches and emphasis. Breathwork, with its active manipulation of breathing patterns, tends to be more engaging and physically involved compared to the passive observation encouraged in meditation. 

Additionally, breathwork often targets specific outcomes such as stress reduction or emotional release through intentional breathing techniques, whereas meditation prioritizes non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and sensations, aiming for a deeper sense of stillness and self-awareness. Thus, while both practices offer profound benefits for overall well-being, their distinct methodologies cater to different preferences and objectives on the path to mindfulness.

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You may say "Everything is an illusion"

If you practice the dharma, you must do it with full dedication and honesty, otherwise;

You may say, "Everything is an illusion," and then spend your day riding horses, drinking beer, and enjoying entertainments. Come evening, you do your cotton shawl (to show that you are practising tummo), practice breathing like the noisy emptying and filling of a bellow, then play your bell and drum.

You won't become enlightened by acting like this.

Can we get enlightened like that? Never!

If those with the eye of wisdom were to witness such behavior, they would be shocked and consider us completely crazy.

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Inner Fire and Warmth: The Healing Touch of Tibetan Tummo Massage

In the realm of holistic wellness and ancient healing traditions, Tibetan Tummo Massage emerges as a transformative and profound modality that taps into the inner fire and warmth within the body. Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist practices, Tummo, meaning "inner fire," is a technique that goes beyond conventional massage therapies. In this exploration, we delve into the origins, principles, techniques, and profound benefits of Tibetan Tummo Massage, uncovering the secrets that lie within the art of harnessing inner fire and warmth for healing.

The Essence of Tibetan Tummo Massage: Tapping into Inner Fire

Tibetan Tummo Massage draws inspiration from the ancient Tibetan Buddhist practices associated with Tummo meditation. Tummo, also known as the "inner fire" or "psychic heat," is a form of advanced meditation that involves the generation of intense body heat through focused breath and visualization techniques. Tibetan Tummo Massage extends this ancient wisdom into the realm of hands-on bodywork, offering a unique and holistic approach to physical and spiritual well-being. 인천출장안마

Principles of Tibetan Tummo Massage: Balancing Energies and Igniting the Inner Fire

Tibetan Tummo Massage operates on foundational principles that align with the principles of Tummo meditation and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy:

Balance of Energies: In Tibetan philosophy, the body's energies are seen as vital forces that influence health and well-being. Tummo Massage aims to balance these energies, promoting a harmonious flow throughout the body.

Inner Fire Activation: The central theme of Tummo is the activation and harnessing of inner fire. In the massage context, this involves stimulating the body's energy centers to awaken the inner fire and generate warmth.

Breathwork and Visualization: Techniques from Tummo meditation, such as specific breathwork and visualization practices, may be incorporated into the massage session. These practices enhance the connection between the physical and spiritual aspects of the experience.

Chakra Alignment: Tummo Massage often focuses on aligning and activating the body's energy centers, known as chakras. This alignment is believed to enhance overall vitality and promote a sense of balance.

Mind-Body Connection: The massage emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind and body. Tummo techniques seek to create a harmonious flow of energy that aligns with the individual's mental and emotional state. 인천출장마사지

The Tibetan Tummo Massage Experience: A Journey Within

A session of Tibetan Tummo Massage unfolds as a unique and deeply transformative journey, guided by the practitioner's skilled touch and the principles of Tummo meditation. The experience typically includes the following elements: 

Client Consultation and Intention Setting: The session begins with a thoughtful consultation to understand the client's physical and spiritual well-being. Practitioners may explore the client's goals for the session and set intentions for the harmonization of energies.

Breathwork and Meditation Integration: The massage may commence with breathwork and meditation techniques inspired by Tummo practices. Clients may be guided to engage in mindful breathing to cultivate awareness and prepare for the massage journey.

Gentle Massage Strokes and Energy Activation: The practitioner uses gentle massage strokes combined with energy activation techniques to stimulate key energy points and channels. This aims to awaken the inner fire and promote the circulation of vital energy throughout the body.

Chakra Balancing: Focus is given to aligning and balancing the chakras, which are considered energetic centers that play a crucial role in overall well-being. The practitioner may use specific touch and intention to activate each chakra.

Visualization Practices: Clients may be guided through visualization practices during the massage. This can involve visualizing warmth, light, or the awakening of the inner fire within specific areas of the body.

Responsive Adaptation: The practitioner adapts the massage techniques based on the client's responses and energy flow. The session is a collaborative journey, with the practitioner attuned to the client's unique needs.

Integration and Grounding: The session concludes with an integration period, allowing clients to ground themselves and absorb the transformative energies experienced during the massage. Practitioners may offer insights or guidance for continued self-care.

Benefits of Tibetan Tummo Massage: A Holistic Awakening

Tibetan Tummo Massage offers a multitude of benefits that extend beyond the physical realm, providing a holistic awakening of mind, body, and spirit:

Enhanced Energy Flow: By focusing on balancing and activating the body's energies, Tummo Massage promotes a free and harmonious flow of vital energy.

Inner Fire Activation: The massage aims to awaken the inner fire, fostering a sense of warmth and vitality within the body. This activation is believed to enhance overall well-being.

Chakra Alignment: Tummo Massage contributes to the alignment and activation of the chakras, fostering balance and harmony within the energetic system.

Stress Reduction: The meditative and mindful aspects of Tummo Massage contribute to stress reduction, promoting a state of relaxation and tranquility.

Spiritual Connection: For those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Tummo Massage serves as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, fostering a sense of inner peace and connection.